Three "dangerous" brothers who went on a string of violent attacks in a Kent town with machetes have been jailed.

Shamen Williams, Tyler Williams and Brandon Williams committed a number of unprovoked attacks in Medway two years ago which left their victims with serious injures.

The first incident happened after a woman parked her car in Richmond Road, Gillingham, and was verbally abused by Shamen, 30, and Tyler, 33, before being punched and kicked to the floor and had her windscreen smashed.

She was left needing hospital treatment after suffering facial and head injuries.

Shortly after, three men were set upon in Institute Road, Chatham, where Shamen was armed with a machete.

One of the group suffered serious stab and slash wounds to his face, shoulder and back.

Shamen, of Tupman Close, Rochester, Tyler, of St Albans Close, Gillingham, and Brandon, 24, of Denmark Street, Folkestone, were all arrested on March 11.

Two machetes were seized during the arrests.

After appearing at Maidstone Crown Court, Shamen pleaded guilty to affray, assault causing actual bodily harm and criminal damage. Tyler admitted affray and criminal damage.

The pair denied further offences to do with the incidents, machetes and drugs.

After trial, "dangerous" Shamen was found guilty of two counts of possessing a bladed article, wounding with intent, attempted wounding with intent and further affray.

Tyler was found guilty of possessing a bladed article in public, wounding with intent, affray and possessing cocaine with intent to supply.

Both brothers were handed a 13-year prison sentence.

The men will be required to serve at least two thirds of their custodial sentences before they can be considered for parole.

Brandon Williams previously pleaded guilty to two counts of affray and was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment in December last year.

The brothers were previously jailed in 2018 after threatening to set their dogs on victims and burglary.

Detective Constable Nicola Emery, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: "These dangerous criminals targeted victims at random using weapons to inflict serious injuries.

"Their actions were appalling and have had a lasting impact on those who were assaulted.

"I would like to commend the victims and witnesses who have assisted us throughout this investigation, ensuring that two violent offenders will now serve lengthy prison sentences."